Shot Blocking wing, a skill for that position which is growing in value

Strength, length and quickness to guard 1-4

Intensity with a proven desire to get better

Made for today’s NBA, should take 6 threes a game, great off the catch

Concerns

Can he create his own shot?

Needs to get to the rim more via handle or cutting, take adv. of athleticism

Pull-Up shooting, shooting off the dribble in general

Handle: not shifty yet, very little PnR game

Not many weaknesses

Pro Comp

Bouncy Kris Middleton

Kelly Oubre

Tayshaun Prince

Tier and Picks

Tier 2/3 closer to tier 2

Picks 6-9

Physical

6’7”

200 lbs

7’2” Wingspan!

Outlook

Here’s a Bridge I want to sell ya.

But for those big time NCAA followers, I won’t have to. If someone took Bridges as early as number 5, you will not get an argument from me. He is the best off-ball shooter in the draft. Mikal is made for the pace and space NBA. Houston must be going nuts trying to find a way to move up and grab him. Athletically, Bridges’ parents must have conceived him while watching Space Jam at a Drive-Inn theater. He projects as a high volume, high percentage wing who can hang with guards and other wings defensively. What is holding Bridges back from a higher consensus ranking? Well, the dude does not do much for others, or himself. As we go deeper into the playoffs, we see how valuable it is to have a player who can take a man one-on-one and just get a bucket. Bridges cannot do this, at least not yet. But what I love about him is his ability to attack the rim off of cuts and slips. Let us not forget that this guy knows what it takes to be a champion. Bet on this kid. We may look back a few years from now and wonder why this guy was not a top-5 pick.